Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
11.9
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
4.4d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
18.2
11.9 FTE
2023/24
17.9
11.9 FTE
2022/23
17.8
12.5 FTE
2021/22
20.7
12.3 FTE
2020/21
17.9
11.5 FTE
2019/20
15.8
12.8 FTE
2018/19
15.1
13.4 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Staff Retention — Historical View
| Year | Total FTE | Retained | Left Sector | Moved School | Turnover Rate | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 12.4 | 10.4 | 1 | 1 | 16.1% | |
| 2022/23 | 12.4 | 11.4 | 0 | 1 | 8.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 12.8 | 10 | 2 | 0.8 | 21.9% | |
| 2020/21 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 7.7% | |
| 2018/19 | 13.4 | 11.4 | 2 | 0 | 14.9% | |
| 2017/18 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.8% | 4.4 |
| 2022/23 | 43.8% | 2.3 |
| 2021/22 | 62.5% | 12.6 |
| 2020/21 | 53.8% | 2.6 |
| 2018/19 | 52.9% | 1.5 |
| 2017/18 | 53.3% | 2.0 |
| 2016/17 | 52.9% | 10.4 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. Mowlem Primary School's rate of 4.4 days per teacher is below average.